Will 'Numb3rs' Get Canceled?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has decided to cut back on its episode order for 'Numb3rs', reducing this season's run from the usual 22 episodes down to just 16 and leading to widespread speculation that the series will be canceled.

Friday night ratings have plummeted this year, and 'Numb3rs' appears to be the first high profile victim of this trend; last week's episode brought in a paltry 1.7 rating and 6 share in the key 18-49 demographic.Here's a new equation for 'Numb3rs' fans to work on: does 22 - 6 = 0?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has decided to cut back on its episode order for 'Numb3rs', reducing this season's run from the usual 22 episodes down to just 16 and leading to widespread speculation that the series will be canceled.

Friday night ratings have plummeted this year, and 'Numb3rs' appears to be the first high profile victim of this trend; last week's episode brought in a paltry 1.7 rating and 6 share in the key 18-49 demographic.